Masons’ gift to Thornfield School

Tue, 10/31/2017 - 8:00pmadmin

Len Modlinski, left, Masonic Home representative for Sampson Lodge #298 in Theodosia, on Jan. 6 presented a $300 check to Thornfield School secretary Tena Landry to help fund the school’s backpack program, which provides food for students who qualify for the supplementary support. The Masonic Home of Missouri, through its “Creating-A-Partnership” program, provides matching funds from local lodges for benevolent initiatives related to the well-being of children.

Gainesville senior Annie Noah on Dec. 8 signed a letter of intent to play basketball for College of the Ozarks. Seated, from left: Annie’s mother Joyce Noah, Annie, and her father, Dan Noah. Back: College of the Ozarks Lady Bobcats head basketball coach Becky Vest and Gainesville High School head basketball coach Morris Jenkins. Photo by Karla Smith.